A new national survey has revealed that 92% of Americans have no idea who their state governor is, and an alarming 8% firmly believe it’s Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Experts say this could signal a crisis in civic awareness—or possibly a secret gubernatorial takeover by the former WWE champion.
The Poll That Rocked America
The poll, conducted by the Institute for Questionable Data, asked Americans a simple question: “Who is your state governor?” Responses ranged from “That one guy, I think?” to “Wait, do we even have one?” A stunning portion of respondents named The Rock, citing his “leadership qualities” and ability to “lay the smackdown on problems.”
“He’s in every movie, on every TV commercial, and probably controls the weather at this point,” said one respondent. “If he’s not my governor, he should be.”
Governors Respond
Actual governors across the country were deeply concerned—or, in some cases, downright offended.
“I’ve been governor for eight years, and I still have to wear a name tag to my own press conferences,” lamented Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. “This is deeply troubling
though honestly, if I had to choose, I’d probably vote for The Rock, too.”
California Governor Gavin Newsom took a different approach, calling a press conference just to clarify, “I am NOT The Rock.” He then attempted to prove his identity by failing to lift a 200-pound dumbbell.
Meanwhile, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis tried to capitalize on the confusion, briefly renaming himself “Ron ‘The Boulder’ DeSantis” before realizing it sounded less cool.
A Sign of the Times?
Political analysts say this poll highlights a growing disconnect between Americans and their elected leaders.
“People don’t trust politicians anymore,” said Dr. Sandra Pollington, a political scientist. “They’d rather believe their governor is a famous, beloved action star than face the reality that it’s just another guy in a suit who says ‘hard-working families’ 50 times a day.”
In response, some states have already taken action. Texas is considering a law requiring all governors to deliver speeches while shirtless and lifting weights, while North Dakota has offered to change their governor’s name to “Dwayne ‘Not The Rock’ Johnson” to boost recognition.
Could The Rock Actually Be Governor?
Though The Rock has not publicly commented, sources say he is aware of the poll results. One insider claims he is “mildly flattered, but also deeply confused” and is currently “bench pressing a Ford F-150 while thinking it over.”
Still, political strategists are already drafting “The Rock 2028” campaign, arguing that if people already think he’s in charge, why not make it official?
Until then, Americans remain as civically engaged as ever. When asked in a follow-up poll who the Vice President is, 60% of respondents wrote in “Samuel L. Jackson.”
